Acura MDX (2008) vs. Kia Cadenza (2018) Specs

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2008 Acura MDX and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2008	2018
Model	Acura MDX	Kia Cadenza
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	112.4 in	-4.1 in
Length	190.7 in	195.7 in	-5 in
Width	78.5 in	73.6 in	4.9 in
Height	68.2 in	57.9 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	4539 lb.	3633 lb.	906 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	40.2 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	58.3 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	56.5 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	45.5 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	56.5 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	56.3 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.2 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.7 in	0.0 in	35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.1 in	0.0 in	29.1 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	26.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	16.0 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	16.0	26.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	67.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza

2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

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